Music Video: Eminem (feat. Lil Wayne)-No Love

Even if two of the hottest rappers in the game are not your cup of tea, you should definitely check out what Eminem has been on lately. His last two videos have been eerily relevant to the commentary the American public needs right now (in case you don't watch the news, a lot of suicides have been popping up across the country lately and many of them have been linked to bullying). I may not agree with how the video plays out but the commentary is definitely noteworthy. And you can avoid the fact that the guy has gone double platinum and is still in the top 5 of the Billboard 200 charts and his colleague on the track has recently released an EP from jail. Enjoy...

ATM

Anthem of The Night: "Like A G6"

This isn't new at all but hey, sometimes it takes the East Coast a while to be put on. "Like A G6" is from the Cali group Far East Movement. This joint recently became the #1 single on iTunes and is already #10 on the Billboard Charts. But these fellas deserve BIG ups for being the FIRST Asian American group to break into the iTunes and Billboard Top 10 list (2 are Korean-American, 1 is Japanese-American, and the other is Filipino-American). That, along with the flex foot, is hip hop.

Poppin bottles in the ice, like a blizzard
When we drink we do it right gettin slizzard
Sippin sizzurp in my ride, like Three 6
Now I’m feelin so fly like a G6
Like a G6, Like a G6
Now I’m feelin so fly like a G6

-Artemis J

New Music: Ciara

Alright. Back when Ciara came out (I was in middle school) I was her number one fan. She was a black female artist that cared about the art of dance and it showed through her music. Ohhh you had to STRETCH before you hit the dance floor for one of her joints. And she was one of the few women in the game that was ok with her body to the point that she wasn't going to enhance, tuck, or remove anything.

Well fast forward almost a decade and a bad break-up and a boob job later you have this video. "Speechless" left me well...speechless. She did nothing but give a lap dance to a chair, whisper sweet nothings at a wall, and make sinful snow angels on a rug. Whoopee freaking do.

Basic Instinct drops November 2nd
CORRECTION: ALBUM'S RELEASE HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK TO DECEMBER 14TH

I'd need another day in the week
An extra hour on the clock
Just to show you how beautiful you are.
You're so good to me. Boy
You're so good to me.

-Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Cymphonique

Hopping on the "my kid's a star!" bandwagon is Master P. I guess now that Lil' Romeo is trying to do the whole college thing it's time to move on to the next child, Cymphonique. The 14 year old oozes sex appeal and all honesty, I don't feel creepy saying that. Granted, her single "Solider Girl" is all wrapped up in girl power with a pro-war ribbon, but it's obvious from the way she moves that she's definitely doesn't want you to forget how foine she looks. Now, this military style was cute when her brother and dad were big, circa early 2000s. She doesn't seem like a follower though that's exactly what she's doing. And unless she wants to be associated with "an alleged" coke user, I suggest she changes her image quick.

Oh and I need NO ONE to refer to her by "Lil' Miss Swagger." There is SO much wrong with that title...she does get points for the various ages of girls represented in the video. Ok, much respect ladies.

I predict that she might ACTUALLY have a creear. She has the range and if she plays the right cards she might walk away with her own show on Nick.

Shouts to my girls going hard on the block, block
Ya'll put up ya ones and let em know how ya rock, rock

-Artemis J

New Music: Patwa

You can't go wrong with an MC who can kill a Shyne/Barrington Levy collabo. Introducing Patwa, a Jamaican NYC born female MC who's looking to make her claim in the game. The freestyle was hot and you even get a chance to get to know who she is in the subsequent interview. I'll definitely be following this artist (quite literally, @officialpatwa). Enjoy...

ATM

DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK: Marsha Ambrosius

[new lead single "I Hope She Cheats On You"]

Yo, Marsha Ambrosius [the singer from that group Floetry...remember them?...had that song "Say Yes"...?] is gearing up to release her first solo album titled LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS. I must say i dont know how to feel about her... she looks completely different and isnt writing the heart felt stuff she used to...but hey, i guess you gotta compromise a bit of integrity to remain prevalent.

----> KiDBLaCK <----

Around The Way: @shanazd -Pencil me in

Trace-Y here...

Here i go again posting music from around the way. But i'm super excited to post music that I really enjoy from people I actually know. Before going back to the UK and apparently jumping into a super interesting music career, Shanaz went to high school back in Texas with me. [maybe the next time she's in the states Blue Vinyl can have her perform at Hamilton?] ok i'll stop being creepy now, she doesn't really know i'm making this post and writing all these nice things...

The Connect / Around The Way: WE PLUG GOOD MUSIC presents - A Prelude to the future

Trace-Y here...

Yeah, I know i'm not artemis J, but i have a little around the way for y'all. Our friends* over at We Plug GOOD Music as a mixtape, here's what they say about it

A Prelude to the Future features 20 of the best emerging artists that we have come across over the last year from all around the word & Specifically hand-picked from the ever-budding global Emerging Music scene is an array of amazing Soul, Hip-Hop and Spoken Word artists from all around the world (with exclusive and unreleased material)

added fun fact, some i actually went to high school with (ShanazD) is on this tape. what?? YAY! I love knowing talented people. Especially people who go off to the UK and get picked up on the global music scene. ATM will be happy to know that REMOT is also on this tape, an artists who had a hand in the Viva La Hova Mashup mixtape he played on the show this past sunday. anyway, the rest of the artists on the tape are equally soulful and fantastic. so...

--> Click Here for the connect <--

the link takes you to the download page, and there you can even sample the entire mixtape before downloading it.

*they may not remember who we are, or care.

New Music: Kanye West ft RZA, Jay-Z, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz & Cyhi the Prynce - So Appalled

Trace-Y here...

happy Good Friday y'all

So Appalled

Don't Call It A Comeback: Nelly-Just A Dream

Some of the visual effects are noteworthy... others seem to be a cheap play on the movie "Inception." Well, here's the video for Nelly's first potential single off of his upcoming release Nelly 5.0. Enjoy...

ATM

The Connect: John Legend and The Roots-Wake Up!

[Click Here For The CONNECT]

YO! At long last, the joint project for Mr. Legend and The Roots is our and ready for listening.

----> KiDBLaCK <----

New Video:Asher Roth – G.R.I.N.D. (Get Ready It’s A New Day)

Yo! Asher's first single off his new album The Spaghetti Tree.

----> KiDBLaCK <----

New Music: Nicki Minaj – Right Thru Me

Yo! We got the animated Ms. Minaj with her first official single off her album Pink Friday.

Nicki Minaj – Right Thru Me

----> KiDBLaCK <----

Hot Mess of the Week: Soulja Boy & 50 Cent-Mean Mug

You know 50 Cent ain't doing SHIT when he's collaborating with Soulja Boy... and posting "In-Room" performances of songs on WorldStarHipHop. Gotta love the nursery rhymin' exhibited throughout the track though... what the fuck.

ATM

New Music: Pleasure P - Nympho

Trace-Y here

click here for Nympho

honestly, i kinda like the song. but i doubt i'll listen to it more than once. But i'm sure you're gonna be just like me and listen to it just cause of the title.

note: the last 3 seconds are sort of ridiculous.

New Music: Lil Wayne ft. Justin Timberlake x Diddy - Shades

Trace-Y here...

like? don't like but want to show your friends how ridiculous it is?

click here!

"if you want, i'll pour gasoline on my heart just to light a cigarette for you..."

"i'll make love to you on marmalade..."

umm... ok.

New Music: Avant - Kiss Goodbye

Trace-Y here...

damn. Avant looks kinda old and grizzly in his desperate attempt to stay relevent 6th album.

the song, to me, sounds like the album art looks...

enjoy?

click here

Freestyle Battle of the Week: E. Ness vs. Iron Solomon

I'm not posting this for the sake of posting this. These MC's went HARD. E. Ness definitely had to come through and redeem everything he's been given shit for after his debacle with Bad Boy. And Iron Solomon is apparently an NYC battle circuit legend. Watch it and see for yourself.

ATM

New Music: Lil Wayne – Gonorrhea f. Drake

Trace-Y here...

Its sad... this songs sounds as uncomfortable as the title makes it seem. Even the tags were inappropriate. Drakes verse that bad, actually. Not gonoreehea bad at least.

click here to get gonoreehea... [haha]

New Music: Kanye West ft Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon & Charlie Wilson - Lord Lord Lord

Trace-Y here...

Kanye West dropped this in the wee hours of the night, I was busy doing other things, so y'all get the download this morning =)

Download: Lord, Lord Lord

New Video: Chiddy Bang – The Good Life

Yo! So... i am [not] really a fan of these guys. Heres the visuals for their latest single, The Good Life...

----> KiDBLaCK <----

New Music: Mayer Hawthorne - No Strings

Yo! This is nice. Mayer Hawthorne. Get it.

Mayer Hawthorne - No Strings

----> KiDBLaCK <----

Something Complex: KiD CuDi

Yo! My dude CuDi has a bomb as cover for the next issue of COMPLEX. But whats even more interesting is the shit thats talked about in the article. For example:

Complex: Speaking of Wale, when you hit that fan at your show last December, he came out with a line about it ["Throwin' 'round wallets like the dude that Kid Cudi hit," from "Thank You Freestyle"].

KiD CuDi: It wasn’t a shot, it’s just a simple-ass rhyme by a simple-ass rapper. You can’t let that shit faze you. That’s one of those raps that just shows the world that you wack. Why would you even use that as a metaphor? Everybody think they Hov. Niggas ain’t got the magic like they think they do; there’s only a couple of wizards in this game. I’m a wizard and I know it.

Womp. This has caused Wale to talk back. I really hope this dies down...Well heres a video of the shoot to. Thats what i like. Seeing how the art is made.

----> KiDBLaCK <----

Once In A Blue Moon: Willow Smith - Whip My Hair

So I'm listening to my boy's radio show from Worcester Polytechnical Institute while at work (shout out to "The Comedian") and I hear some song bumpin' through my speakers. It just so happens I actually enjoyed it. After Googling some of the lyrics to check out who the artist was, I come across a little girl standing next to Will Smith. Turns out, the song is titled "Whip My Hair" and is by Mr. Smith's 9 YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER. Um... maybe I wasn't hearing this correctly so tell me what you think.

ATM

Bluetube: Drake Speaks On R&B Mixtape

MTV Shows

Yo! So we all know Drake is working on a RnB mixtape... not so amped myself, but this video here clears some things up, so we'll see...

----> KiDBLaCK <----

New Video: YahZarah – Cry Over You f. Phonte

YahZarah - Cry Over You feat. Phonte | Official Music Video from The Foreign Exchange on Vimeo.

Yo! My girl YahZarah is back with visuals for her 2nd single Cry Over You f. Phonte, off her new album The Ballad Of Purple St. James. The video for some reason makes me miss Boston in the transitional phase from summer to fall. Hmmm...

THROWBACK: DOWNLOAD Yahzarah-The Ballad Of Purple St. James

----> KiDBLaCK <----

Kanye Gets XXL's Cover for October

Here's the cover of XXL's October issue. Kanye apparently wrote the cover story himself and sheds light on his notorious Taylor Swift incident and the actions he took afterwards. The issue drops September 28.

ATM

The Connect: XV-Vizzy Zone

YO! XV is back, with a new mixtape. Oh joy. Listen and let me know what you think.

THE CONNECT: XV-Vizzy Zone

----> KiDBLaCK <----

Bluetube: Fuck You If You Dont Like Bruno Mars

YO! hmmm...Bruno Mars...WHO IS HE?!...well watch.

----> KiDBLaCK <----

Kanye West - Runaway (Live at the VMAs)

2010 MTV Video Music Awards - More VMA Video

In case you missed Kanye's performance last night at the VMA's, here it is courtesy of mtv.com. Enjoy...

**UPDATE** Heres a cleaner CDQ copy for all you douchebags, assholes and scumbags to listen to on the go.

DOWNLOAD: Kanye West - Runaway

ATM

New Music: Chiddy Bang - The Good Life

Here's some new music from up-and-coming Chiddy Bang. Apparently they got an EP on the way set to drop October 12, but in the meantime, enjoy this track entitled "The Good Life" produced by the Neptunes.

ATM

Andy Allo - Dreamland (feat. Blu) Music Video

Where have you been Blu? For those who don't remember, Blu made it to XXL's Freshmen list alongside the likes of Kid Cudi and Curren$y. I always thought he had a unique flow as seen in his freestyles and songs. Hopefully, this music video he's featured in will hold us over until we hear of a major release from him.

When I'm done with school, I'm gonna' go ahead and marry Andy Allo...

Harlem
You can thank me later.

Lupe Fiasco - Go To Sleep

ATM

Blue Vinyl Exclusive: for all ANDRE 3000 fans out there... here's some music to enjoy

Trace-Y here...

DJ Ideal and Hometeamput together a fantastic mix of classic verses, rare/unreleased material and interview clips for y’all to vibe with. [2dbz]

"Andre Benjamin Is..."

click here to download....

OR....

wanna stream the entire mixtape?

Hometeam & DJ Ideal present: Andre Benjamin Is... by M.Escobar

enjoy!

Better Off - Hollywood Wallace ft. Kay Fly

This is a music video by a couple of dudes I went to highschool with. I felt the need to support. It doesn't hurt that it's a pretty damn good single.

Feel free to provide further support and buy the single on iTunes.

Harlem
You can thank me later.

New Music: XV-We Zonin'

ATM

Let Me Put You On: The Ranger$

These fellas come straight out of LA and even though their song really didn't move me, I believe they have the potential to become a household name. Oh and their dancing is sooooooo tough. I just love their Cali swag, can't lie. I just REALLY need them to get off of this auto-tune. So last decade.

-Artemis J

B.o.B. Vid Premiere

So my hubby is coming to Utica on September 11th and though I'm beYOND pissed that I can't go, the premiere video to "Magic" featuring Rivers Cuomo from Weezer has definitely made my day. He can put the magic in me whenever he wants...

See I decieve you with my intergalactic ether
I sing just like Aretha, so respect me like I'm Caesar
I kick it like Adidas, flowin' sticky like adhesive
Be cautious, 'cause what I be on'll leave you with amnesia (huh)

-Artemis J

Freestyle of the Week: Joey Jihad

I'm not sure who this guy is but if you keep up, I'm sure you'll find a punchline that you'll be feelin'. Enjoy...

ATM

New Music: Jazmine Sullivan

Just press play and enjoy the trip down memory lane.

i give to you
i live for you baby
im ashamed to say that I'm to blame for how you act
cause i keep coming

(i keep coming back)

-Artemis J

Don't Call It A Comeback: Donnell Jones

It's been 3 years since Donnell Jones dropped anything and I'm glad to announce my boi is back. True, I really can't co-sign on any of his music from this century but "U Know What's Up" featuring the late Left Eye will always be one of my favorite house party tracks. "Love Like This" is the debut single off of his 5th studio album, Lyrics, dropping September 28th.

I'm digging you, I'm feeling you
And you know what's up
Said I'm big on you and I'm wanting you
So tell me what's up

[Left Eye]

Don't let another one get near me if you wanna be true
And show me that nobody else can do it better than you
So if you serious, I'm curious to see what you get
My love is furious, cuz I believe in blowin' up spots

I know that you been dealin with these clowns that aint treating you right
Im the type of guy that dont make promises, I wanna be the love of your life

-Artemis J

New Music: Katy B - On A Mission

Trace-Y here...

I stumbled across this girl the other day, had classes [cause im a college student] and forgot to post this up. Its different, she's from the UK, but i like the feel of the song. Watch the video and cop the MP3 down below =)

click here to download

Bluetube: B.o.B - MTV Unplugged with Melani Fiona, Robin Thicke, & Janelle Monae

Trace -Y here...

I don't know how much y'all are feelin B.O.B, but i'm pretty sure you're familiar with "Airplanes" and "Nothin on you." Here is B.O.B performing these songs... but with brand new features. So enjoy Melanie Fiona & Robin Thicke's interpretation of these songs...

oh, and Janelle Monae is at the end =)

gowhere:

B.o.B is the latest artist to appear on MTV's famous Unplugged concert series and he brought out all the ammunition for his six-song performance as you notice above: Melanie Fiona joins B.o.B for "Airplanes" and Robin Thicke subs in for Bruno Mars on the "Nothin' On You" performance.

B.o.B - New Music - More Music Videos

B.o.B - New Music - More Music Videos

B.o.B - New Music - More Music Videos